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1996 · 94 min · R

Trainspotting

Directed by Danny Boyle · Drama, Crime

Trainspotting (1996) is a Drama film, directed by Danny Boyle set in Edinburgh and London during the 1990s. It runs 94 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and darkly comic tone. Themes of redemption, coming of age, and betrayal run throughout.

Cinematography
Brian Tufano
Cast
Ewan McGregorEwen BremnerJonny Lee MillerKevin McKiddRobert CarlyleKelly MacdonaldPeter MullanJames Cosmo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
EdinburghLondon
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
RedemptionComing Of AgeBetrayal
Tone
BleakDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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